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Laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal ligation for pediatric inguinal hernia: a novel surgical treatment

Background: Despite a number of studies comparing laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LH) and open herniorrhaphy (OH), the putative advantage of...

Prenatal diagnosis of intestinal nonrotation using magnetic resonance imaging: Is it possible?

Background: Malrotation of the bowel refers to any variation in the rotation and fixation of the gastrointestinal tract during the first trimester...

Epidemiology of Surgical Procedures, Anesthesia, and Imaging Studies by Gestational Age during the First Year of Life in Medicaid-Insured Infants

Objectives: To evaluate the rate of surgical procedures, anesthetic use, and imaging studies by prematurity status for the first year of life we...

ePARP (Endoscopic Assisted Percutaneous Anorectoplasty)

Association of Cryoprecipitate Use With Survival After Major Trauma in Children Receiving Massive Transfusion

Importance: Although most massive transfusion protocols incorporate cryoprecipitate in the treatment of hemorrhaging injured patients, minimal...

Increased Incidence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease After Hirschsprung Disease: A Population-based Cohort Study

Objective: To determine the frequency with which inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is diagnosed in persons with Hirschsprung disease in...

The Risk of Necrotizing Enterocolitis following the Administration of Hyperosmolar Enteral Medications to Extremely Preterm Infants

Introduction: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a disease predominantly affecting preterm infants. The administration of hyperosmolar solutions...

Update Course Rewind: Pilonidal Disease 2019

Did you miss our annual Update Course? Don't worry, we are summarizing our favorite sessions from years past. In this episode, Dr. Steven Lee...

MWPSC Gips Tutorial - APSA 2020

Check out this tutorial on how to do a Gips procedure for pilonidal disease by Alex Casar and the Midwest Pediatric Surgery Consortium from APSA 2020!

IPEG 2018 - LAPAROSCOPIC-ASSISTED ANORECTAL PULL-THROUGH FOR HIGH IMPERFORATE ANUS IN A FEMALE

IPEG 2018 Annual Meeting Laparoscopic-Assisted Anorectal Pull-Through for High Imperforate Anus in a Female Top 10 Abstract S. Abdulhai

Predisposition to cancer in children and adolescents

AbstractChildhood malignancies are rarely related to known environmental exposures, and it has become increasingly evident that inherited genetic...

Enhancing recovery after minimally invasive surgery in children: A systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis

AbstractObjective: Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) has been widely implemented after minimally invasive surgeries (MIS) in adults. The aim...

Growth Failure Prevalence in Neonates with Gastroschisis : A Statewide Cohort Study

Objectives: To perform a multicenter study to assess growth failure in hospitalized infants with gastroschisis.Study design: This study included...

A noninvasive index to predict liver cirrhosis in biliary atresia

Background: Biliary atresia is a progressive obliterative cholangiopathy affecting both extrahepatic and intrahepatic biliary trees, resulting in...

The Colorectal Quiz Episode 10: Total Colonic Hirschsprung Disease Part 1

We've discussed Hirschsprung Disease a lot on this podcast but we've never talked about one of the most complex forms - total colonic hirschsprung...

IPEG 2018 - LAPAROSCOPIC LIGATION OF MIDDLE SACRAL ARTERY AND DISSECTION OF SACROCOCCYGEAL TERATOMA

IPEG 2018 Annual Meeting Laparoscopic Ligation of Middle Sacral Artery and Dissection of Sacrococcygeal Teratoma to Decrease Intraoperative...

Clinical and Esophagoenteroduodenoscopy Findings in Pediatric Patients with Severe Obesity Evaluated Prior to Bariatric Surgery

Objectives: Severe obesity in the pediatric population has lifelong consequences. Bariatric surgery has been suggested for selected adolescents...

Confirmatory radiographs have limited utility following ultrasound-guided tunneled femoral central venous catheter placements by interventional radiology

Background: Ultrasonography may reliably visualize both appropriately positioned and malpositioned femoral-approach catheter tips. Radiography may...

Epidemiology and outcomes of primary pediatric lung malignancies: Updates from the SEER database

Background: Primary pediatric lung malignancies are rare tumors. We provide an updated analysis of the epidemiology and prognosis of these tumors...

CONSERVATIVE MANAGEMENT OF ANTERIOR LOCATED ANUS: A MEDIUM-LONG TERM FOLLOW UP

ABSTRACTBackground/PurposeThe anterior anus (AA) is a condition, almost exclusively present in females, in which the anus is located abnormally...

IPEG 2018 - THORACOSCOPIC RESECTION OF LARGE THYMIC CYST EXTENDING INTO THE LEFT NECK

IPEG 2018  Annual Meeting Thoracoscopic Resection of Large Thymic Cyst Extending into the Left Neck Top 10 Abstracts S. Abdulhia, S. Boulanger, A. Schlager

Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma in Children: Clinicopathological Profile and Outcomes of Management

Background: We aim to analyze the clinicopathological profile and outcomes of management for children with papillary thyroid carcinoma...

Secondary Overtriage in a Pediatric Level One Trauma Center

AbstractBackgroundPrevious studies have explored under- and overtriage, and the means by which to optimize these rates. Few have examined...

Update on Pediatric Testicular Germ Cell Tumors

AbstractBackgroundTesticular germ cell tumors are uncommon tumors that are encountered by pediatric surgeons and urologists and require a...

Engineering Alginate Microparticles for Optimized Accumulation in Fetal Rat Myelomeningocele

AbstractIntroductionIntraamniotic microparticle injection is a novel technique for the treatment of MMC in which microparticles are delivered...

Impact of serum autotaxin level correlating with histological findings in biliary atresia

AbstractPurposePortoenterostomy is the standard treatment for biliary atresia (BA) that reduces jaundice in two thirds of cases. However,...

Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor GCSF Mobilizes Hematopoietic Stem Cells in Kasai Patients with Biliary Atresia in a Phase 1 Study and Improves Short Term Outcome

AbstractAimsIn RCT of adults with decompensated cirrhosis, GCSF mobilizes hematopoietic stem cells HSC and improves short-term outcome. An FDA-IND...

A Higher Incidence of Isolated Biliary Atresia in Rural Areas: Results From an Epidemiological Study in The Netherlands

Objectives: Environmental factors may be involved in the pathogenesis of biliary atresia (BA). This epidemiological study aimed to analyze the...

Gastric Bezoar: Retrieve it, Leave it, or Disbelieve it?

Objectives: To determine the demographics, potential risk factors, endoscopic interventions and outcomes relating to gastric bezoars in pediatric...

CLASSIFICATION OF RARE DISEASES; A COMMENT ON ‘ATLAS OF ESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA’

Esophageal atresia (EA) is the most common congenital anomaly of esophagus with different anatomical variations [1]. Congenital esophageal web...

Thoracoscopic lobectomy through the pulmonary hilum approach for the treatment of congenital lung malformation

Background: Thoracoscopic lobectomy is widely accepted for the treatment of congenital lung malformations (CLM), owing to its advantages. However,...

Inguinal Hernias: Diagnosis and Management

Inguinal hernia repair is the second most common surgery performed by pediatric surgeons. Here, we discuss the basics of diagnosis and management...

IPEG 2018 - RIGHT THORACOSCOPIC REPAIR OF AN H-TYPE TRACHEOESOPHAGEAL FISTULA

IPEG 2018 Annual Meeting Right Thoracoscopic Repair of an H-Type Tracheoesophageal Fistula Top 10 Abstract S. Abdulhai, S. Rothenberg

Modified percutaneous internal ring suturing with peritoneal injury in children: matched comparison to open hernia repair

Background: The aim of this study was to elucidate the outcomes of percutaneous internal ring suture (PIRS) technique for inguinal hernia repair...

Risk of Cancers in Patients with Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Objectives: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the risk of the development of cancers in patients with pediatric-onset...

Social and financial barriers may contribute to a "hidden mortality" in Uganda for children with congenital anomalies

Background: The true incidence of congenital anomalies in sub-Saharan Africa is unknown. Owing to complex challenges associated with congenital...